Lamaze Marathon

32 weeks prego...8 weeks (or less) to go - and all of that means it's time for our Lamaze class!! It's getting real peeps. We're having a baby. We were both actually pretty excited about going to our Lamaze class because both of us have a type A/pan ahead/like to know what's going on personality. Obviously, we've never done this before, so we really had no idea what to expect! Yes, we both have been reading numerous baby books, but there's nothing like sitting in class, watching actual videos (the hubs was not prepared for that), and learning about how baby gets here.

Since there seems to be tons of prego women all around us, it just so happened that another couple, Alicia and Eric, from our church group and neighbors were taking the same class! Alicia is about 4 weeks behind me and the 4 of us get along quite well. Perfect. Our class was Saturday from 9 am-5 pm and Sunday from 12-5 pm. Hence the title, Lamaze Marathon. Honestly, I'm glad we took that class and got all the info we needed in 2 days. It was a lot, but it was really good!

Since we're planning on a natural birth without medication, it was nice to learn about different techniques, positions, and the stages of labor I'll have to go through until baby gets here - mind prepping. The class was not, I repeat, it was not about breathing. We spent 2 minutes on breathing. The class focused on the above mentioned as well as "comforting" strategies for the hubs. I think we're ready...kind of?! I definitely feel more informed, have a decent idea of what to expect, and have started preparing mentally for the process. Now, we just need to get there and have this baby!

Best part of the class? The hubs wearing the empathy belly. And yes, I whipped out my phone and took several pictures. Feel free to enjoy.

Complete with boobs, belly, and bladder!

The empathy belly weighed about 35 pounds. He did say, "Is this why you have that pillow under your belly?" Yes hunny, it is. We both feel better about our little one coming. Can't wait!!